File Extension MDB

Written by:   |   Last Updated: November 26, 2018

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MDB File Summary

The MDB File Extension has two different file types (mostly seen as the Microsoft Access Database format) and can be opened with six distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by SAS Institute Inc. (SAS software). MDB files are categorized ordinarily as Database Files. Other file types can be Data Files.

File Extension MDB is supported by Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for MDB files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Interested to learn more about the MDB File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens MDB files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
File Type Popularity
8302
Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Refreshed

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Types of MDB Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Dominant MDB File Type

.MDB
Extension:.mdb
Type:Microsoft Access Database

MDB file contains database structure and entries. It may also store data entry forms, stored procedures, queries, reports, and database security settings.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Database Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mdb

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Access Database:


SAS by SAS Institute Inc.

Windows
Linux

Microsoft Access by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Wolfram Research Mathematica by Wolfram Research

Windows
Mac
Linux

MDB Viewer Plus by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

MDB Converter by FREEWIND

Windows

Alternative MDB Types

.MDB
Extension:.mdb
Type:Avid Media Database

MDB File is generated automatically by the software. It contains indexed information about the media assets that are used by a video editing project. It tracks the resources with up-to-date information.

Created by: Avid Technology
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Avid Media Database Files:


Avid Media Composer by Avid Technology

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

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File Extension Device Breakdown (desktop / mobile / tablet)

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshoot MDB Files


Common MDB Opening Problems

SAS Not Present

When you double-click your MDB file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Customarily, this means that SAS is not installed on %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your MDB, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Wrong Version of SAS is Installed

Your Microsoft Access Database file is incompatible with SAS because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of SAS installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft Access Database file was created by a newer version of SAS than you have on your PC.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of MDB file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Conclusion: The majority of MDB file opening issues are due to not having the correct SAS version installed.


Other Causes of MDB File Opening Problems

Although you might already have SAS or another MDB-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Microsoft Access Database files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening MDB files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for MDB are wrong
  • Deletion of the MDB file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the MDB format
  • Something has caused file corruption of your MDB
  • Your MDB is infected with malware
  • Hardware associated with MDB has outdated drivers
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Microsoft Access Database file

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